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What to do in an emergency
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
If your temperature gauge indicates over-
heating, you experience a loss of power,
or hear loud pinging or knocking, the
engine is probably too hot. If this hap-
pens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
2. Place the shift lever in P (Park) and set the parking brake. If the air condition-
ing is on, turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the car or steam is coming out from
the hood, stop the engine. Do not openthe hood until the coolant has stopped
running or the steaming has stopped.
If there is no visible loss of engine
coolant and no steam, leave the
engine running and check to be sure
the engine cooling fan is operating. If
the fan is not running, turn the engine
off. 4. Check to see if the water pump drive
belt is missing. If it is not missing,
check to see that it is tight. If the drive
belt seems to be satisfactory, check for
coolant leaking from the radiator,
hoses or under the car. (If the air con-
ditioning had been in use, it is normal
for cold water to be draining from it
when you stop).
5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or engine coolant is leaking out, stop the engine immediately and call the
nearest authorized KIA dealer for
assistance. 6. If you cannot find the cause of the
overheating, wait until the engine tem-
perature has returned to normal. Then,if coolant has been lost, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir to bring the
fluid level in the reservoir up to the
halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheating. If over-heating happens again, call an author-
ized KIA dealer for assistance.
WARNING
While the engine is running, keep
hair, hands and clothing away from
moving parts such as the fan and
drive belts to prevent injury.
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. This can
allow coolant to be blown out of the
opening and cause serious burns.
CAUTION
Serious loss of coolant indicates there is a leak in the cooling systemand this should be checked as soonas possible by an authorized KIA dealer.
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7
OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an authorized KIA dealer atthe frequencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as
soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labor, parts and
lubricants used. Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check coolant level in coolant reser-
voir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING - Maintenance
work
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. You
can be seriously injured while
performing some maintenance
procedures. If you lack sufficient
knowledge and experience or the
proper tools and equipment to do
the work, have it done by an
authorized KIA dealer.
Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It
becomes even more dangerous
when you wear jewelry or loose
clothing. These can become
entangled in moving parts and
result in injury. Therefore, if you
must run the engine while work-
ing under the hood, make certain
that you remove all jewelry (espe-
cially rings, bracelets, watches,
and necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose cloth-
ing before getting near theengine or cooling fans.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause burns
or other serious injury.
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7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.* 5
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. An authorized KIA dealer should perform
the operation.
* 6
: The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule
depends on fuel quality. If there are some important matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting
problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized KIA dealer for
details.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Valve clearance * 5I
Vapor hose and fuel filler capII
Fuel tank air filter (if equipped)IRIR
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIII
Fuel filter *6IRIR
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsII
Cooling system
Inspect “Coolant level and leak” every day
At first, inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
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Air cleaner filter
A Genuine KIA air cleaner filter is recom- mended when the filter is replaced. Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
Valve clearance
Inspect excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
An authorized KIA dealer should perform
the operation. Cooling system
Check cooling system components, such
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged parts. Coolant The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Automatic transaxle fluid
An automatic transaxle fluid should not
be checked under normal usage condi-
tions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid should
be changed at an authorized KIA dealerin accordance to the scheduled mainte-
nance at the beginning of this chapter.✽✽
NOTICE
An automatic transaxle fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic
transaxle fluid will begin to look darker.
It is normal condition and you should
not judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed color.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid could result in transaxle malfunc- tion and failure.
Use only specified automatictransaxle fluid. (Refer to
“Recommended lubricants andcapacities” in section 8.)
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Maintenance
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ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-
tory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at thebeginning of the winter season, and
before traveling to a colder climate. Checking the coolant level
WARNING
- Removing
radiator cap
Never attempt to remove the radi- ator cap while the engine is oper-
ating or hot. Doing so might leadto cooling system and engine
damage and could result in seri-
ous personal injury from escap-ing hot coolant or steam.
Turn the engine off and wait until it cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from the
cooling system. When you aresure all the pressure has been
released, press down on the cap,
using a thick towel, and continue
turning counterclockwise to
remove it.
(Continued)
(Continued)
Even if the engine is not operat-ing, do not remove the radiator cap or the drain plug while the
engine and radiator are hot. Hot
coolant and steam may still blow
out under pressure, causing seri-
ous injury.
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Maintenance
Check the condition and connections of all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-
rated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between F and L marks on the side of the
coolant reservoir when the engine iscool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protection
against freezing and corrosion. Bring the
level to F, but do not overfill. If frequent
additions are required, see an authorized
KIA dealer for a cooling system inspec-tion.
Recommended engine coolant
When adding coolant, use only deion-ized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the
coolant filled at the factory. An improp-
er coolant mixture can result in serious
malfunction or engine damage.
The engine in your vehicle has alu- minum engine parts and must be pro-
tected by an ethylene-glycol-based
coolant to prevent corrosion and freez-ing.
DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the specifiedcoolant.
Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze or less than
35% antifreeze, which would reduce
the effectiveness of the solution. For mixture percentage, refer to the fol-
lowing table.
-15°C (5°F) 35 65
-25°C (-13°F) 40 60
-35°C (-31°F) 50 50
-45°C (-49°F) 60 40
Ambient
Temperature Mixture Percentage (volume)
Antifreeze Water
OVG079005L
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Maintenance
DescriptionSymbolFuse ratingProtected component
FUSE
SPARE30A-
IGN 230A[W/O Smart Key] Ignition Switch, RLY. 3 (Start1 Relay),
[With Smart Key] RLY. 3 (Start1 Relay), RLY. 10 (IG2 Relay)
B+140AIPM (Fuse - F4/ F12/ F18/ F35, Power Connector - F27/ F28)
240AEMS Box (Fuse - F35/ F36/ F37/ F38)
30AESP Control Module, ABS Control Module
10AIPM, RLY. 11 (Wiper Relay), Front Wiper Motor
AMS10A(Not Used)
20AICM Relay Box (Head Lamp Washer Relay)
320APCM (G4KE)
STOP LP15AStop Lamp Switch
20ARLY. 7 (Front Wiper Deicer Relay)
DIAGNOSIS20AMultipurpose Check Connector
40ARLY. 4 (Cooling Fan (Low) Relay), RLY. 5 (Cooling Fan (High) Relay)
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DescriptionSymbolFuse ratingProtected component
FUSE
IGN COIL20AIgnition Coil #1 /#2 /#3 /#4 (G4KE), Ignition Coil #1 /#2 /#3 /#4 /#5 /#6 (G6DC), Condenser (G4KE), Condenser #1 /#2 (G6DC)
SENSOR115AG4KE : Immobilizer Module, Camshaft Position Sensor #1 /#2, Crankshaft Position Sensor,
Oil Control Valve #1 /#2, Canister Purge Control Solenoid Valve
Variable Intake Manifold Valve, G6DC : Immobilizer Module, PCM, Oxygen Sensor #1 /#2 /#3 /#4
SENSOR215AG4KE : Oxygen Sensor (Up)/(Down), RLY. 5 (Cooling Fan (High) Relay)
G6DC : PCM, Oil Control Valve #1 /#2, Canister Purge Control Solenoid Valve,
Variable Intake Manifold Valve #1 /#2, RLY. 5 (Cooling Fan (High) Relay)
INJECTOR15AInjector #1/ #2/ #3/ #4 (G4KE), Injector #1/ #2/ #3/ #4/ #5/ #6 (G6DC), PCM (G6DC),
RLY. 16 (Fuel Pump Relay)
F/PUMP20ARLY. 16 (Fuel Pump Relay)
410APCM, Alternator (G6DC)
15ARLY. 13 (Burglar Alarm Horn Relay), RLY. 15 (Horn Relay)
530ARLY. 17 (Engine Control Relay)
SPARE25A-
SPARE20A-
SPARE15A-
SPARE10A-